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Ms. Alvarado from Calexico, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Me Provide My Students With Essential Classroom Supplies

Help me give my students the essential resources they use on a daily basis.

  • $525 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students love to create sentences during centers. The frequent use of dry erase markers is a strategy I use with my students on a daily basis. For example, my students are accustomed to creating sentences on their whiteboards during centers. The markers requested will facilitate my students in always having the essential materials they need during class instruction.

The sharpener will help my students to sharpen their color pencils without their color pencils breaking due to irregularities when their colored pencils are sharpened with a mechanical sharpener.

The homework basket will help my students in organizing their classroom, homework, and art activities. The materials requested will benefit my students immensely.

Ms. Alvarado Mains Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Calexico, CA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
School Smart Folding Storage Cart with Caddy Organizer, Medium, 13-7/8 x 11 x 12 Inches, Black/Red - Durable • School Specialty $65.99 1 $65.99
X-ACTO Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener, SafeStart Auto-Motor, Ideal for Home and School Use • Amazon Business $64.42 1 $64.42
Lakeshore Turn-In-Your-Work Organizer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Assorted Colors) - 36 Count with CHISEL Tip • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 1 $45.00
X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener for School, Classroom and Teacher Supplies, Perfect Addition to Homeschooling Supplies, Black • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Staples File Folders 1/3-Cut Tab Letter Size Assorted Colors 100/Pack (ST508804-CC) • Staples $21.09 1 $21.09
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 144 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
25 Pockets Accordion File Organizer Expanding File Folders with Handle,Fun Storage Portable Filing Box for Paperwork Documents Paper,A4/Letter Size • Amazon Business $17.63 1 $17.63
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Red, 12/Pack (80002) • Quill.com $17.20 1 $17.20
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Blue 12/Pack (80003) • Staples $16.94 1 $16.94
VICNOVA Magnetic Clips, 24 Pieces Magnetic Metal Chip Clips Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Whiteboard Locker Magnets Heavy Duty Clip Classroom Organization Teacher Must Haves School Supplies Accessories • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$367.23

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.60

Sales tax

 $33.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$445.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.70

Total project goal

$524.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $524.64

1 Donor

-$156.47

Donations toward project cost

-$148.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.82

match offer

-$349.75

Match offer toward project cost

-$297.29

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.46

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.41

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